What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST position at Department of Toxic Substances Control?
As an Associate Governmental Program Analyst you will have the opportunity to:
- Prepare and maintain annual operational budget for assigned divisions and programs
- Act as a budget coordinator responsible for tracking, monitoring, and analyzing personal services and operating expense and equipment expenditures, and expenditure patterns of assigned divisions and programs
- Ensure programs are spending within their allotments
- Review and approve various fiscal requests including but not limited to Requests for Funding, contract requests, grant requests, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders
- Ensure that funding is available within the program’s allocation to carry out these requests; that coding information matches programmatic allocations; that internal control processes are met; that proper documentation supports requests; and that packets are thorough and complete for upper management and executive review/approval
- In coordination with the Budget Development Unit (BDU), develop, write, and review budget change proposals (BCPs) and coordinate with program to ensure accuracy of requests
- Strong analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
- Ability to reason logically
- Effective writing and oral communication skills
- Willingness to learn
- Positive Attitude
- Ability to adapt to changes in duties
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
- STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
STAFF SERVICES ANALYST
Department Information
This position is located at our Headquarters office in Downtown Sacramento, CA.
Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.
Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.
Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufactures to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!
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Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should not be more than 2 pages in length, and Arial font size 12. The SOQ needs to answer three questions, and they must be in the same order.
Your SOQ should address the following:
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/18/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(916) 302-0269
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
William Mullins
(916) 327-1563
William.Mullins@dtsc.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Application Instructions
For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 469014 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.
Foreign Degrees
Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.
Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at
DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).
Examination Information
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764
Staff Services Analyst:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2105
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
